I got up early this morning to take a nice, hot shower...alone. While I was busy readying myself for the day, you somehow made it into my bedroom without being detected. From there you proceeded to hide between the dresser and the large pile of decorative pillows that I toss off the bed every evening. Daddy thinks they are a pain in his neck....I think they are beautiful. As I finished towel drying my hair, I opened the door from the master bath in search of my favorite fuzzy robe. You know the one....pink with big pockets. And that's when it happened. You jumped out from behind the dresser with catlike reflexes and yelled, "BOO!" I screamed and clutched my chest. You giggled and said, "That really scared you, didn't it Mom?" Your grin went ear to ear as you boastfully stood in front of me.

Now I will admit it was funny.....you got me good. I smiled and laughed knowing that you were proud of yourself...but also because I was already formulating a plan to give you a taste of your own medicine. Tonight after you finished brushing your teeth and putting on your pink, frog jammies, I kissed you goodnight and left the room. What you didn't see was that after I left, I walked directly into Kate's nursery because of the Jack and Jill bathroom that you share. I got down on my hands and knees and ever so quietly meowed like a kitten. I know that you love kittens and would surely come to the door to investigate. I meowed a few more times and scratched at the door to to lure you in....and you took the bait. Not brave enough to open the door on your own, you got Jack to assist. I heard you say, "Jack, I think there is a real kitten in there. Can you hear it?" Jack said, "I do hear a titten." Just as you cracked the door, I busted out of there like a wild woman..with a loud bark and a fast lunge! You and Jack both screamed and Daddy doubled over in laughter. This time I was giggling because I got you good. Poor Jack...he was just a bonus.

Just a few things to keep in mind, my little trickster. Make sure that your pranks are always in good spirits and are safe. If someone could get hurt...think of something else. Injuries are never funny. Timing is the key for both you and the person you are about to surprise. What is funny at home may not be funny at school or work. Lastly, and most importantly, make sure you are big enough to take whatever comes back at you. And when it does come back, because it will, smile and take it like a lady.

Now let's partner up and scare daddy. I think you would fit perfectly in his clothes hamper!

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We saw Town Mouse/Country Mouse at the Indiana Repertory Theatre today! This cool excursion to the city ended with a cheese tasting. Fitting don’t ya think? 😂#growinguptrusty #townmousecountrymouse #cheesetasting

How many missing teeth you ask? Well, that’d be two on the bottom...and two on the top! Watching him eat dinner is the highlight of my evening! #growinguptrusty #toothlesswonder

Aren’t Sundays the best! The washing machine is humming — finally made it around to our bedding. It’s been a few weeks. Don’t judge. I’m listening to old church hymns in the background, making lunch and catching glimpses of my littles playing in the yard. This swing was a gift from our dear friend Denise and my, it is loved. Countless booties warm the reclaimed barn wood on a daily basis but no one does it like Jack. He flips. Hangs. Climbs. Stands. He goes all out boy on that thing...and it’s fun to watch. Every swing deserves to be loved this hard. #justjack #growinguptrusty #slowsunday @deniseharris6350

Check it out, friends! Not the hamburger. Nope, not the old time diner with a questionable name. The piggy tails — real deal, big girl piggy tails! #growinguptrusty #katiehui #piggytails #4yrsinthemaking

Meanwhile...over at Target the Trusty kids taught Mr. Jon (a stranger moments before) how to dab! So impressed by his skills, they also taught him “the stanky leg” and something that resembled breakdancing. Mr. Jon held his own but tapped out for the breakdancing bit! #growinguptrusty #beafriend #loveoneanother

Thank you Noblesville for showing your support to the children of our community! The meal pack program launched this week..sending 184 packs into our elementary schools. Here is a quick peak of your team leaders before the community packing session!
What’s next? Look for a sign-up link coming soon to volunteer to make or deliver student meal packs! Also, make sure to grab a t-shirt. For every shirt sold, one child will receive 4 weekends worth of meals! https://noblemealpack.itemorder.com/sale

Every once in awhile, I like to provide the children with a cultural experience to help broaden their perspective of the world. Tonight...MONSTER JAM! You get a free creepy mask with every bag of overpriced cotton candy. #letsjam #justjack #monsterjam

Who’s the boss now! Katie-Hui, although intimidating, is no match for a pup with razor sharp teeth! It turns out that piggie-toes are Josie’s most favorite things in the whole world! #nobodyputsbabyinacorner #growinguptrusty #biggiesmalls #katieandjosie